After receiving scores of customer requests for the Namba Gear company to make a backpack for Rane/Serato (Scratch Live) software and hardware users, Namba Gear released a backpack called the Lil Namba Remix. In doing so, they also created a laptop backpack that's ideal for the artist on the go.

Just like its big brother, the Big Namba Studio Backpack, the Lil Namba Laptop Backpack uses weather-resistant, high performance 1680D poly/nylon material and oversewn stress point construction techniques to deliver a superior product. When you examine the semi-rigid form that uses high-density internal cushioning for your precious cargo, you'll know that your DJ equipment is safe. Namba gear designers have delivered a musician- and DJ-friendly solution for transporting music gear in style and safety.

What's more, the Lil Namba Remix Backpack is specifically tailored for the computer DJ using products such as Rane/Serato hardware or the Vestax VCI300 controller, as well as the mobile studio owner using a small-footprint, 2-octave MIDI keyboard controller, such as the M-Audio Oxygen 8 or the Behringer UMA25s. In addition, alternative controllers such as Native Instruments' Maschine make a perfect fit.

The Lil Namba Remix Backpack features a security design that can hold up to a 15 notebook computer. The bag is also equipped with cable-ties as part of an integrated cable management system and contains a secret stash pocket.

A DJ friend of mine turned me on to this product. He was using his to carry a Vestax VCI300 and 15" Macbook Pro. I was amazed at how much stuff he was able to get in the backpack and how organized everything was, even the cables. I use mine for 15" laptop, Korg Nano controllers, mics, cables and it is great to fly with as the laptop pulls out of the top for security check, wide straps make even a heavy load doable, and still fits under the seat. Highly recommended.

For starters, the bag looks nice when you take it out of the plastic wrapping. 1st thing you will notice is the smell. Not sure if it is the fabric, but it does smell strong. I have used this back on a total of 5 trips. I don?t know who designed this, but you will not be able to fit a typical laptop and a midi controller. It is impossible to fit two laptops in this and be able to slide it under the airplane seat in front of you. Also the stitching on mine is coming apart in several places. I have a bag that I bought for 1/3 of this and it has lasted almost 2 years. I had this Namba for 2 months. The tag to register the product on line did not work and trying to get in touch with the company is useless. I am still waiting for a reply to my e-mail. Do yourself a favor, save your $$$ and buy something that will last. You do not get what you pay for with this particular bag.